Tracy Wants to Study the Different Behavioral Patterns Displayed by the Members

question 63

Multiple Choice

Tracy wants to study the different behavioral patterns displayed by the members of her organization through naturalistic participant observation. Which of the following will be true of her study?

• A)She might lose the objectivity required to conduct scientific observation.
• B)She will not be able to support the results of her study with multiple confirmations.
• C)She is unlikely to be biased and her conclusions will be free of subjectivity.
• D)She will most likely use quantitative statistical data rather than qualitative data.

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Definitions:

Individual Traits

Refers to the personal characteristics and qualities that differentiate one person from another.

Uncompensated Work Time

Periods during which an employee or worker is engaged in job-related activities without receiving financial compensation.

Power and Prestige

A term denoting the influence, authority, and high social status that individuals or groups may hold in society.

Order and Control

The establishment of structure and discipline within an organization or system to ensure efficiency and compliance.